Parham Aeronca C-2 glider

Aeronca C-2 G-ABHE c/n A100 was converted to a glider by H.J. Parham in 1937, at Farham, UK, after an inflight engine failure and forced landing.

The nose was faired in after the removal of the engine. It first flew as a glider at Bordon, Hampshire, on 15 May 1937, retaining the original registration of G-ABHE c/n A100.

It went to the Dorset Glider Club but was destroyed at Maiden Newton in the club hanger during a storm in November 1938.

Wingspan: 10.97 m / 36 ft 0 in
Wing area: 13.94 sq.m / 150 sq.ft
Aspect ratio: 8.4
Wing section: Clark Y
Empty weight: 122.47 kg / 270 lb
Seats: 1

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